308 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007527564
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 02 November 1959
Description
Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls – things like murder…Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,125 reviews
Moods
adventurous 37%
tense 22%
dark 14%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathMinor
Miscarriage, Dementia, Sexism308 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007527564
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 02 November 1959
Description
Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls – things like murder…Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,125 reviews
Moods
adventurous 37%
tense 22%
dark 14%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathMinor
Miscarriage, Dementia, Sexism